Sometimes in life, you’ve just got to get past the question of why, and once that’s done it’s easier to focus on what. Even the seller himself questions why this contraption was built, and the simple answer is he doesn’t know, which I can respect, so now let’s move on to the whats instead. But before we do, if this thing intrigues you and one-of-a-kinds are your cup of tea, the vehicle can be found here on Craigslist, with an asking price one dollar shy of $15,000. Lindenhurst, New York will be your travel destination to see this one in person, and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank Barn Finds reader Pat L. for spotting this oddity and forwarding it to our desks!
Moving on to what… What you’re seeing here is the result of removing the bottom part of a 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer and the top part of a 1981 Cadillac Eldorado, then combining them. And not just any Eldorado, mind you, but the even more blingy and trimmed-out Biarritz edition, which, among other extra luxurious touches, got you a stainless-steel roof in 81. No word on whether or not the leftover Cadillac chassis was mated to the Blazer’s body, but if we find it, we’ll let you know.
When it comes to the Blazer half, we’re told a 6-inch Skyjacker lift kit has been installed, with brand new American Racing rims all the way around wearing 35-inch tires. We don’t get to view it, but providing power is stated to be a rebuilt Chevy 350, with a new Edelbrock carburetor on top. There’s also a Turbo 400 transmission, but no specifics about it other than the seller telling us it has been “worked”. Plus if you pay the asking price, you’ll also receive a full tune-up and a changing of all the fluids, courtesy of the seller.
That red interior actually looks fairly decent, with the headliner being the one item that’s pointed out as in need of replacement. There’s a trio of gauges in a rather unusual area, but if you’re looking for some jams a rockin’ aftermarket Stereo has got you covered, complete with high-powered amps, crossovers, and speakers that look like they can handle loud tunes and thumps with ease. I can think of far worse ways to go four-wheeling, I’m just not sure this creation quite justifies the nearly $15k price tag. What do you think?
Mike-If this were true cowboy Cadillac it’d have electric retractable running boards, a rack of Texas longhorns and a gun rack on the inside roof (which could hold up the falling headliner).
Yep, another case of too much time and talent with leftovers in the yard..
But the sellers tongue-in-cheek humor is appreciated!
Part of me thinks this is very damn cool looking!
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Nothing says “sophistication and refinement” like Cadillac.
“It’s a country fried truck endorsed by a clown,,Canyonero”. Someone did a nice job, but I have a fear of clicking on the ad, someone might think I’m actually interested( and don’t think CL doesn’t know who looks at their ads,,,I’m sure they do). K5s were never this fancy.
Mike… wouldn’t that be removing the top part of the Blazer and the bottom part of the Cadillac? Either way, unique in every way.
The Valet is going to struggle with this one…
At least it’s not a 4100 engine
Lol 🎯
Cadzilla
Hard to tell it’s a custom.
If I was the seller I’d contact Whistlin diesel.
I miss those seats!! bestride in my parents caddy!!!
I would love to add a winch to the front and take it on that off road park where they would film truck night in America
This is what you park next to your mobile home when the trailer park is in Aspen, CO.
Hi CC, well, you “tolerate” my ramblings, I simply must correct you. A trailer park in Aspen? Oh dear, not bloody likely. Trailer parks generally DO attract this kind of foolishness, and you are spot on in that regard, just not in Aspen. Aspen is the poster child for the rich cry babies, legal types mostly, and wouldn’t tolerate a mobile home park, of any kind. They truly think they are better than the rest of us, and the small town I live in is slowly transforming into a “mini” Aspen. It’s all about money, and trailers are generally frowned upon here. What IS happening, is the local hospital has set up an area for their workers who can’t afford housing, can live in their trailers. Nice, huh? Healthcare folks living in trailers. Everything is fine,,,
I know those socialites in Aspen would never allow a West Virginia style trailer park. It didn’t really matter which wealthy ski community I chose, because none of them would allow a trailer park or a car like this Blazerado within a 50-mile radius. That’s what makes it a joke, though maybe not an entirely successful one.
I hear ya’, and no offense to the great folks of W.VA.,, you know, those folks in Aspen, or “Brek”( Breckenridge) Vail, they’ve created a state within a state. Most people there have money and no bums allowed, so there’s very little crime, and who knows who is right. Can’t rip on them too much, most worked for most their lives, and this is their reward. What is unsettling, is the people who have money are coming in, FAST, and folks that lived here their whole lives, many retired, are being forced out.
Didn’t realize that was the case in the upper Colorado altitudes in both respects, but been watching that happen everywhere especially out west for years albeit slowly at first.
Case in point, MANY years ago went out on an annual ride with a couple of friends. At days end we stopped at a little campground in the then obscure town of Jackson Hole.
3 kids on sport bikes rode in afterwards and also set up camp. We talked and they later went into town, one coming back at the wee hours of the morning, escorted by a sweet young thing in her car..
Later we broke camp, went to THE local diner on the Main Street
and bantered with the young waitresses. As the the 3 kids from California rode up we called over one of the servers over and pointed out the morning camp latecomer. We asked if she’d be party to a prank and told her what’d happened that morning, describing the girls car. She smiled and agreed.
When they came in all the girls flocked to their table, to which at one point our co-conspirators said “Oh YOU’RE the one that Sheila was talking about-she’s talking about where you two are gonna buy a house here and a wedding..”. As his friends hooted and started on him the blood in his face drained-until we started in from across the room and the waitress laughed.
She got a great big tip and we met some new friends.
Think that would happen like that TODAY in Jackson Hole??
Me neither.
Nevada,
Only a few months shy of 60 years ago today, my family was on the return leg of a “Sea to shining sea” month long vacation in our 1960 Olds 98 sedan, when we set up camp at what we heard was the only campground in town. Dad insisted on us getting there by late afternoon, and after setting up camp my brother and I discovered the reason why dad insisted we set up camp early, as we sat and watched the sun set behind the “Grand Titons”, the view was unforgettable. Us little kids got a big laugh when dad explained what the name meant in French.
The next morning dad took us to a log cabin pancake house restaurant that was known all over the west for their sourdough flapjacks. To this day I consider them the finest pancakes I’ve ever tasted. Dad bought a sourdough starter kit so we could have them at home, but we found out that because our home was basically at sea level, they weren’t the same.
In 1978 my friend Achim, [visiting from Germany] and I took a 2 week circular route across the USA in my Dodge Van, and we stopped at Jackson Hole. By then the town had changed, and it was now very “touristy”. Yeah, the mountains were still there, but the town was now full of tourists [like us!].
Aspen or Vail no but there is a gold one here in Brighton, CO. Don’t know what the underpinnigs are but it is an Eldo body lifted about the same. Seen it a few times running around town.
Well I’ll be!!! It’s a redneck Guido special!!! And its in Long island NY of course!! Probably built on a weekend with Uncle Vinny’s homemade wine!; Gotta love it!! 🐻🇺🇸
Tires/wheels sticking out beyond the fenders/quarter panels – was that ever an issue in any state – back in the day?
I think i know what the answer is driving around as such today – lucky if you even SEE a cop, let alone get pulled over, at least/even in my extremely congested neck of the woods.
BITD (Back In The Day) in California anyways your tires had better be completely covered by the fenders, or if it were a truck of ANY form you had mud flaps otherwise you had a ticket coming..
Maybe one of the demonstrations of protest was by having the silly little donut tires when they began showing up on the customized boulevard cruisers of that era!
Wisconsin too.
Joe,
I suspect the seller bought this car/truck, only to find it couldn’t pass NJ inspection for tire coverage issues, & headlight and bumper height requirements. I don’t think there is a single state in the northeast that will allow it to be driven on public streets.
I’ve seen Jeeps & similar vehicles with such tires sticking out driving on roads recently – more than i did back in the day.
Also, i wish “they” would start cracking down on vehicles in northern states with ENTIRE WINDSHIELDS tinted so you can’t even see who’s inside!(legal even in the south?) – & ticket such parked cars, & if a cop sees one approaching him, he should make a u-turn & pull that vehilce over. NEVER saw TOTAL tinted windshields in northeast back in the day.
I HOPE inspection stations/shops are failing such vehicles or better yet removing the tint to pass the vehicle. & the vehicle should also be REPORTED for coming in like that, & a ticket sent out in the mail.
Back in the day, my friend had a 1st gen camaro with no factory tinted glass at all – he bought a chrome JCW approx 4 inch “camaro” top of windshield “chrome” banner to reduce sun glare & a cop pulled him over & made him take it off!
Just…wrong.
It’s a Cadillac, put some chrome rims on it!
I think its cool, id buy it in a minute, would be great up here in Colorado. I live in a little town of 10,000 would take it to car shows and drive it in the winter thru town,cant imagine the looks we would get. Love these odd ball rides. Too cool
Hi Rainier,,back in the 14’ers, this would be a cushy ride. The forest roads are so beat to heck, even my Jeep has trouble, mostly for fear of breaking something. I wouldn’t even attempt ANY off road without a winch. I don’t have one on my Jeep, it’s where I turn around when one is needed.
Um, well, Howard, there’s always the occasional dating sites that you could..wait-WINCH, not….
Sorry. Early morning without the glasses 😄
I wonder if the red interior is purposely chosen so as to hide any blood from your nose after you “climb” into the sky-high cockpit of this “off roading dreamboat”. Personally, I like it! I like it a lot… BUT while the wide tires may be a concern, the bumper height could also put you on smokeys radar. My son received “fix-it tickets” for his off-road contraption with similar proportions. His fix was finding backroads and alley ways to get from point A to point B. Made him the Bandit? (Like father, like son).
Looks like something you’d find cruising up Daytona Beach during Motorcycle Week.
Does it come with a rope ladder?
A shame. I had an 81 Eldo. Originally a diesel that someone did a sloppy job of putting a 350 gas Olds engine in. Pulled the motor went .30 over, a better cam, and some work on the heads. Ended up being a really sweet ride that would haul a$$. That was a fun project.
Put a scoop on the front and Parker Schnabel could use it loading pay into Big Red.
I think it is uglyyy.
Some people have to much time and money on their hands. But I guess whatever floats your boat. Seems to be a lack of common sense here. Oh well.
not bad BUT…
take 4 inches outta da jack, use 31 inch, narrower ca didle ak type tires (pull under fenders or you’ll ‘sand blast’ the whole car), pull the damn seat back up toward 90*,
AND form up some skid plates;
/OR/
put em back the way they were (typical post?: “Ruined 2 great vehicles.”).
“ca didle” ? ? Seriously , you have to start writing in what people can understand, or you’re just writing to yourself !
Atrocious, truly offensive, but at least they got rid of the 8/6/4 computer that made 81 another special year in Cadillac history